Communal violence has increased during NDA rule: Deve Gowda

Agencies

October 29, 2018

Kudligi, Oct 29: Former Prime Minister and JDS National President H D Devegowda today alleged that the Communal violence has considerably increased in the country during the National democratic Alliance (NDA) government headed by Prime Minister Naranda Modi.

Addressing a Election rally here on Monday, Mr Gowda claimed that when he was Prime minister the communal violence in the county particularly in Kashmir was nil and it was very low in the whole country.

"I carefully observed that Communal violence under the NDA government led by the Bharatiya
Janata Party has increased 28 per cent during last four years as compared to my 10 month period as Prime Minister".

He said that during his tenure as Prime Minister he had visited the North-East extensively - something which no other Prime Minister had done before - and that there was no communal violence in any part of the country, including in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mr Gowda alleged that " in Gujarat, the cast violence and atrocity on SC / ST has also increased rapidly after the Narendra Modi as Prime minister, they openly murdered scheduled cast youth who eat sheep or goat, they threatened the minority people and follow the RSS ideology.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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